What the Ethiopian Bible Says About God's Real Name Will SHOCK You

Summary

This video explores the hidden history behind the name of God, revealing how the sacred name YHWH was deliberately erased and replaced with titles like Lord and Jehovah over centuries. It highlights how Ethiopia preserved the original name in its ancient texts, untouched by Western influences. Through this, the video emphasizes the deep spiritual connection tied to God's name, contrasting it with the distance created by generic titles. The narrative invites viewers to rediscover the power and intimacy of God's true name and its significance in fostering a deeper relationship with the divine.

Takeaways

• 😀 The name of God was once spoken and written in the Hebrew scriptures but was later replaced by titles like 'Lord' and 'Jehovah.'
• 😀 The name of God, YHWH, appeared over 6,800 times in the original Hebrew scriptures and signified a personal relationship with the divine.
• 😀 The deliberate removal of God's sacred name over the centuries was motivated by various political, theological, and cultural forces, particularly during the Roman Empire's rise.
• 😀 In Ethiopia, however, the name of God was preserved in ancient manuscripts written in the Ge'ez language, untouched by the changes of the West.
• 😀 The Ethiopian Orthodox Church's scriptures include books that were rejected in the West, like the Book of Enoch, and these continue to carry the original divine names of God, including Yahweh.
• 😀 The Western world’s translation of God’s name into titles (like 'Lord') led to a shift in how people related to God, moving from intimacy to abstraction.
• 😀 The creation of the name 'Jehovah' was a linguistic error based on the combination of Hebrew consonants and the vowels of the word 'Adonai,' but it was never part of the original texts.
• 😀 The early translations and councils, like those in the Roman Empire, replaced the name of God with titles to unify Christianity and control religious doctrine.
• 😀 Faith in Ethiopia has remained deeply rooted due to the continued use and reverence of God’s true name, maintaining a direct connection to the divine.
• 😀 The rediscovery and reemergence of God's name today are being seen as a spiritual awakening, a return to a more intimate relationship with the divine, fostering personal connection and identity.

Q & A

Why was God's name erased from the Bible according to the script?

God's name was erased systematically over time by empires, translators, and theologians who believed that titles like 'Lord' were more convenient and respectful than using the original name, which was considered too sacred to pronounce.

What is the significance of the name YHWH in the Hebrew scriptures?

YHWH, or the tetragrammaton, represents not just God's divinity but also a relationship. It is a personal name that signifies God's presence, intimacy, and covenant with His people, appearing over 6,800 times in the Hebrew scriptures.

How did the name of God evolve through translations in the Western world?

The original name YHWH was replaced with titles like 'Adonai' (Lord) in Hebrew readings, then with 'Kyrios' (Lord) in Greek, and 'Dominus' in Latin. By the time of the King James Bible, YHWH was entirely replaced by the word 'Lord' in all caps.

What happened when Christian translators in Europe combined the consonants of YHWH with the vowels of Adonai?

This combination led to the creation of the name 'Jehovah', which, while widely used today, was never historically used by Moses or the early church and was a linguistic mistake due to misunderstanding Hebrew traditions.

Why did Ethiopia preserve the name YHWH and its variants?

Ethiopia preserved the name because its church was geographically isolated and spiritually independent, allowing it to maintain its ancient traditions. Ethiopia kept the original names like YHWH, Elohim, and El Shaddai in their scriptures without alteration.

What role did the Ge'ez language play in preserving the name of God in Ethiopia?

Ge'ez, an ancient Semitic language, was used in Ethiopian Orthodox liturgy and scripture. This language preserved the sacred names of God, including YHWH, without replacing them with titles or substitutes, maintaining their original form and meaning.

What is the significance of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s canon of scripture?

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church includes over 80 books in its biblical canon, many of which are considered apocryphal in the West. These scriptures, like the Book of Enoch and Jubilees, contain the original names of God, maintaining their authenticity.

Why did the Western world discard certain texts like the Book of Enoch?

The West discarded texts like the Book of Enoch because they were considered too closely tied to the Hebrew roots of Christianity, and their inclusion would have contradicted the emerging theological constructs of Roman Catholicism and its centralized power.

How does the use of titles instead of God's name affect the relationship between believers and God?

Replacing God's name with titles like 'Lord' creates distance and abstraction. The use of a personal name fosters intimacy and a deeper connection with God, reminding believers of the covenant and personal relationship rather than just acknowledging God's power.

What is the spiritual significance of rediscovering God's name in modern times?

Rediscovering God's true name is seen as a spiritual awakening, as it restores a deeper connection to the divine, reminding believers of God's intimacy, presence, and covenant. It invites a return to the original relationship, free from centuries of edits and substitutions.